Paul Hollick, Chairman of The Association of Fleet Professionals, joins Lightfoot as new MD
British green-tech company Lightfoot, the leading provider of in-cab fleet coaching technology and a one-of-a-kind driver rewards app, has appointed Paul Hollick (pictured) as Managing Director. Paul Hollick is Chairman of the AFP and was formerly MD of Miles Consultancy Limited. He joins the fleet management solution company at an exciting time following the investment […]
Drivetech invests in its digital future with new look
Drivetech has been investing significantly in its operations over the last year to revolutionise the way it interacts with customers and help keep today’s drivers safe behind the wheel. The UK’s leading driver training provider, part of the AA, has completed a rebrand to reflect the businesses greater emphasis on digital services that includes the […]
Do you specialise in Accident & Risk Management? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in April we’ll be focussing on Accident & Risk Management solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Protecting the planet – How Lucion Services are cutting carbon with Lightfoot
As a holistic environmental services supplier specialising in hazardous materials testing, inspection, and environmental management solutions, Lucion Services are committed to making the world a safer place. This commitment extends through all areas of their business, which is why they chose to partner with Lightfoot to make their fleet of 172 vans more environmentally friendly […]
Electrification of van fleets ‘requires new approach’
New managerial solutions may be needed for some fleets in order to overcome the inherent operational limitations of van electrification. That’s according to Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist Fleet Check, who says it’s becoming clear that compromises in terms of range and payload would have unavoidable real world impacts for a […]
Ford reveals plans to ramp European EV offering
Ford has confirmed that it will launch a new generation of seven, all-electric, fully-connected passenger vehicles and vans by 2024, building on the recent creation of the Model e business unit tasked with the design, production and distribution of EVs. Ford says expects its annual sales of electric vehicles in Europe to exceed 600,000 units in […]
EV adoption rate accelerates rapidly
Back at the the start of 2020, Citroen’s CEO announced in Paris that the brand would be pushing for a 100% electric line up of consumer cars by 2025. That’s a full five years ahead of the Government’s target. This week sees an announcement from Vauxhall that it will move to a 100% electric platform […]
These are the top services fleet buyers are looking for in 2022
The Fleet Summit is a unique event that brings the cream of the UK’s fleet industry together in one place, for two days of meetings, learning and networking – and we can now reveal which products and services are most in demand. Our confirmed Fleet buyers are looking to build business connections with suppliers in […]
SMMT calls for binding targets for chargepoint rollout as demand for EVs surges
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published a seven-point plan calling for binding targets regarding the rollout of charging infrastructure across the UK. This nationally coordinated plan has been put forward to ensure every driver in Britain can benefit from an EV charging network that is affordable, available, and accessible Charging companies […]
OPINION: Fleet Electrification concerns amid rise in EV sales
By André Dias, Founder and CTO, GoWithFlow Sales of Electric Vehicles (EV) are booming in the UK, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) annual sales snapshot for 2021. Britons bought more electric cars in 2021 than in the previous five years combined, including a 27 percent rise in commercial van registrations. […]